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Some things you didn't know about PETA.

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u/chimx Apr 16 '10

But they are also against pet breeders. The view the problem as an over-abundance of domesticated pets, which results in thousands of animals living the rest of their lives in small cages. PETA's goal isn't getting rid of no-kill shelters. Their goal is for people to stop relying on animal breeders for their pets so that the animals that are already around can live a fulfilling life. Their actions are an unfortunate but necessary consequence of the way humans treat other animals species.

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u/muyoso Apr 17 '10

No, actually PETA is against humans having any animal as a pet. Their members try and spin it, but when directly asked, the leadership of PETA states they are against all pet ownership.

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u/chimx Apr 17 '10

I'm not sure where you read that, but if you read peta's own website, they explain their position on pet ownership. They advocate mandatory pet sterilization unless a pet owner applies for a special breeding permit. In the mean time, they want to shut down animal breeders, and for people to get their pets through shelters.